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Sam, Loyal Attendant
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant

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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Lifegain 38% Food 17% Tokens 17% +1/+1 Counters 6% Artifacts 5%
View Average Decklist All Lifegain Commanders

Partner Commander

Sam, Loyal Attendant: Lifegain can partner with Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit.

Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Sam, Loyal Attendant's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+92% Synergy $1.32
Banquet Guests Banquet Guests
+90% Synergy $0.32
Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
+90% Synergy $1.72
Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+88% Synergy $0.31
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
+86% Synergy $0.33
Feasting Hobbit Feasting Hobbit
+82% Synergy $0.36
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+77% Synergy $2.10
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
+76% Synergy $1.48
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+75% Synergy $0.33
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
+73% Synergy $4.60

Top Cards

The staple cards most Sam, Loyal Attendant Lifegain decks run as their core.

Many Partings Many Partings
+72% Synergy $0.31
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+70% Synergy $3.85
Field-Tested Frying Pan Field-Tested Frying Pan
+70% Synergy $0.30
Night of the Sweets' Revenge Night of the Sweets' Revenge
+69% Synergy $0.55
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+69% Synergy $0.26
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+67% Synergy $6.77
Bill the Pony Bill the Pony
+61% Synergy $0.15
Prize Pig Prize Pig
+56% Synergy $0.34
Merry, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard
+53% Synergy $0.31
Motivated Pony Motivated Pony
+53% Synergy $0.30

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Sam, Loyal Attendant Lifegain game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $104.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $54.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $131.68
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $5.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Sam, Loyal Attendant decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck
+53% Synergy $0.24
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
+49% Synergy $0.40
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+47% Synergy $6.90
Eastfarthing Farmer Eastfarthing Farmer
+45% Synergy $0.12
Tough Cookie Tough Cookie
+45% Synergy $0.28
Feasting Troll King Feasting Troll King
+41% Synergy $0.48
Shire Shirriff Shire Shirriff
+41% Synergy $0.13
Brandywine Farmer Brandywine Farmer
+37% Synergy $0.16
Generous Ent Generous Ent
+37% Synergy $3.29
Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
+37% Synergy $0.12
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+36% Synergy $9.75
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
+33% Synergy $0.68
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+33% Synergy $0.17
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+33% Synergy $1.25
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
+33% Synergy $0.35
Unlucky Cabbage Merchant Unlucky Cabbage Merchant
+33% Synergy $0.24
Apothecary White Apothecary White
+32% Synergy $5.03
Orchard Strider Orchard Strider
+28% Synergy $0.17
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+28% Synergy $5.00
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+27% Synergy $25.88
Provisions Merchant Provisions Merchant
+25% Synergy $0.30
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
+24% Synergy $6.68
Eager Trufflesnout Eager Trufflesnout
+23% Synergy $0.24
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
+23% Synergy $1.42
Essence Warden Essence Warden
+21% Synergy $5.98
Nimble Hobbit Nimble Hobbit
+21% Synergy $0.08
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+21% Synergy $0.32
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+20% Synergy $27.18
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+20% Synergy $7.95
Frodo Baggins Frodo Baggins
+20% Synergy $0.13
Courier of Comestibles Courier of Comestibles
+20% Synergy $0.16
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
+16% Synergy $0.13
Mushroom Watchdogs Mushroom Watchdogs
+16% Synergy $0.22
Vanguard Seraph Vanguard Seraph
+16% Synergy $0.20
Bristlebud Farmer Bristlebud Farmer
+16% Synergy $1.04
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+16% Synergy $0.14
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+16% Synergy $1.52
City Pigeon City Pigeon
+14% Synergy $0.23
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel
+14% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+13% Synergy $1.01
Wicked Wolf Wicked Wolf
+12% Synergy $0.32
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+11% Synergy $0.39
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+11% Synergy $0.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $7.76
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+10% Synergy $14.07
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+10% Synergy $1.89
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast
+10% Synergy $0.36
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $6.42
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+6% Synergy $0.36
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-9% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Sam, Loyal Attendant's Lifegain deck ahead.

Hobbit's Sting Hobbit's Sting
+49% Synergy $0.18
Stew the Coneys Stew the Coneys
+33% Synergy $0.22
Pippin's Bravery Pippin's Bravery
+25% Synergy $0.19
Second Breakfast Second Breakfast
+25% Synergy $0.15
Pawpatch Formation Pawpatch Formation
+24% Synergy $0.31
Insatiable Appetite Insatiable Appetite
+17% Synergy $0.22
Crumb and Get It Crumb and Get It
+16% Synergy $0.21
Reprieve Reprieve
+14% Synergy $1.31
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $2.91
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.23
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bombadil's Song Bombadil's Song
+8% Synergy $0.22
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+8% Synergy $0.10
Fell the Pheasant Fell the Pheasant
+8% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.32
Dispatch Dispatch
+7% Synergy $0.29
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+7% Synergy $0.32
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+6% Synergy $1.21
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+6% Synergy $7.97
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+6% Synergy $7.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.89
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.27
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.69
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.69
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $8.00
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-3% Synergy $14.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $20.32
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-6% Synergy $10.92
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-19% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Sam, Loyal Attendant.

Giant Opportunity Giant Opportunity
+50% Synergy $0.22
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+48% Synergy $2.58
Return from the Wilds Return from the Wilds
+36% Synergy $0.28
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+28% Synergy $0.12
Spider Food Spider Food
+28% Synergy $0.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+26% Synergy $0.36
Fumigate Fumigate
+17% Synergy $0.28
Bumi's Feast Lecture Bumi's Feast Lecture
+16% Synergy $0.25
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+15% Synergy $0.36
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+12% Synergy $0.36
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+7% Synergy $0.92
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $27.74
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.68
For the Common Good For the Common Good
+5% Synergy $2.92
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $2.72
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.27
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $1.72
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.58
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $1.96
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $4.60
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-10% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Sam, Loyal Attendant Lifegain decks.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+37% Synergy $3.50
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+37% Synergy $0.23
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+33% Synergy $0.19
Trading Post Trading Post
+33% Synergy $0.33
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+33% Synergy $15.13
Lembas Lembas
+33% Synergy $1.41
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+32% Synergy $22.19
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+27% Synergy $0.88
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $1.25
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+24% Synergy $0.39
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+21% Synergy $0.64
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+20% Synergy $11.21
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $8.10
Nutrient Block Nutrient Block
+14% Synergy $0.29
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+14% Synergy $0.26
Galadhrim Bow Galadhrim Bow
+12% Synergy $0.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+11% Synergy $19.53
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+8% Synergy $5.77
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+8% Synergy $4.71
Krovod Haunch Krovod Haunch
+8% Synergy $0.19
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+8% Synergy $1.63
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+7% Synergy $8.24
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+6% Synergy $0.20
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $6.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Sam, Loyal Attendant decks.

Trail of Crumbs Trail of Crumbs
+49% Synergy $0.38
Killer Service Killer Service
+37% Synergy $0.39
Welcome to Sweettooth Welcome to Sweettooth
+33% Synergy $0.18
Assemble the Entmoot Assemble the Entmoot
+32% Synergy $0.33
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+28% Synergy $0.19
Campsite Cuisine Campsite Cuisine
+28% Synergy $11.22
Gourmand's Talent Gourmand's Talent
+25% Synergy $0.37
Food Coma Food Coma
+25% Synergy $0.28
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+19% Synergy $38.30
Ninja Pizza Ninja Pizza
+19% Synergy $2.95
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+18% Synergy $0.54
Creeping Crystal Coating Creeping Crystal Coating
+17% Synergy $0.21
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+12% Synergy $56.88
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+8% Synergy $8.56
Overencumbered Overencumbered
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+8% Synergy $0.20
Call for Unity Call for Unity
+8% Synergy $0.22
Fortifying Provisions Fortifying Provisions
+8% Synergy $0.16
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+7% Synergy $3.51
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+7% Synergy $1.39
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+6% Synergy $6.56
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $32.23
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+3% Synergy $1.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+2% Synergy $28.04
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $9.96
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $7.72
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-2% Synergy $0.34
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.47
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-10% Synergy $1.81

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Sam, Loyal Attendant's Lifegain game plan.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $37.87

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Sam, Loyal Attendant Lifegain decks.

The Shire The Shire
+62% Synergy $3.69
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+36% Synergy $0.36
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+15% Synergy $0.95
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+15% Synergy $2.59
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+12% Synergy $6.51
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+12% Synergy $0.37
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.38
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $43.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $54.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $49.11
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.54
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-4% Synergy $5.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $13.28
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $14.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Sam, Loyal Attendant's Lifegain strategy.

Golden Egg Golden Egg
+17% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.26
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $4.44
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+8% Synergy $0.71
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.69
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
-2% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
-8% Synergy $3.63

Lands

The mana base behind Sam, Loyal Attendant's Lifegain decks.

Graypelt Refuge Graypelt Refuge
+36% Synergy $0.25
Shire Terrace Shire Terrace
+28% Synergy $0.26
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+23% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+22% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy $0.24
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+16% Synergy $0.21
Brushland Brushland
+15% Synergy $1.42
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+14% Synergy $0.35
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+13% Synergy $0.32
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+11% Synergy $0.33
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+10% Synergy $15.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $35.70
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+5% Synergy $5.68
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+5% Synergy $0.93
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+5% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+5% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $34.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $29.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $17.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $28.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.12
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
0% Synergy $0.27
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.05
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.13
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-2% Synergy $7.04
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
-2% Synergy $0.34
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
-2% Synergy $4.19
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-4% Synergy $0.29
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
-4% Synergy $0.26
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-5% Synergy $10.13
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.94
Lush Portico Lush Portico
-5% Synergy $4.82
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
-6% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.31
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $7.39
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-8% Synergy $0.29
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-10% Synergy $2.87
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
-16% Synergy $7.01

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sam, Loyal Attendant: Lifegain.

Treebeard, Gracious Host Treebeard, Gracious Host
Aerith, Last Ancient Aerith, Last Ancient
Hurska Sweet-Tooth Hurska Sweet-Tooth
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
Trelasarra, Moon Dancer Trelasarra, Moon Dancer
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit Sam, Loyal Attendant Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit // Sam, Loyal Attendant
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Shanna, Purifying Blade Shanna, Purifying Blade
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Minwu, White Mage Minwu, White Mage
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Evra, Halcyon Witness Evra, Halcyon Witness
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles Gwaihir, Greatest of the Eagles
Elanor Gardner Elanor Gardner
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
The Gaffer The Gaffer
Merry, Warden of Isengard Pippin, Warden of Isengard Merry, Warden of Isengard // Pippin, Warden of Isengard
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant Bilbo, Birthday Celebrant
Atalya, Samite Master Atalya, Samite Master
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
Qala, Ajani's Pridemate Qala, Ajani's Pridemate
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper Butterbur, Bree Innkeeper
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
Trostani, Selesnya's Voice Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
Treva, the Renewer Treva, the Renewer
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Field Medic
Betor, Ancestor's Voice Betor, Ancestor's Voice
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Prava of the Steel Legion Radiant, Serra Archangel Prava of the Steel Legion // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Farmer Cotton Farmer Cotton
Dragonlord Dromoka Dragonlord Dromoka